2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LT09 LMF
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 197,828 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LT09 LMF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2022
- 197,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT09 LMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (LT09 LMF) between May 2012 and October 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”.
LT09 LMF Mileage History
- 15/05/201272,083 mi
- 16/05/201272,083 mi
- 16/05/201272,087 mi+4 mi
- 20/04/201386,704 mi+14,617 mi
- 07/05/2014104,428 mi+17,724 mi
- 07/05/2014104,428 mi
- 15/05/2015120,732 mi+16,304 mi
- 21/05/2015120,733 mi+1 mi
- 11/05/2016136,456 mi+15,723 mi
- 28/04/2017152,883 mi+16,427 mi
- 02/05/2017152,883 mi
- 12/06/2018169,749 mi+16,866 mi
- 12/10/2019180,586 mi+10,837 mi
- 12/10/2020299,418 km
- 09/10/2021190,708 mi
- 15/10/2022197,828 mi+7,120 mi
Average of roughly 12,071 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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